Elegant Chicken Athena

Pistachio-crusted chicken baked in a glorious, creamy wine sauce perfumed with shallots and sweet pomegranate syrup. This dish is perfect for your most special occasions.

• Calories: 597 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup milk
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ½ cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
• 1 ½ tablespoons pomegranate syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Beat together the eggs and the milk. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, and then in the egg wash. Dredge in the pistachios.

Step 3

Lightly fry chicken in 2 tablespoons butter or margarine over medium heat until slightly browned. Place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 4

When the meat is almost done, melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a saucepan. Saute shallots until soft. Add cream, white wine, chicken stock, and pomegranate syrup. Simmer for a few minutes.

Step 5

Place chicken on plates, and pour Athena sauce over.